text: Capillary action is seen in many plants, and plays a part in transpiration. Water is brought high up in trees by branching; evaporation at the leaves creating depressurization; probably by osmotic pressure added at the roots; and possibly at other locations inside the plant, especially when gathering humidity with air roots.
  Capillary action for uptake of water has been described in some small animals, such as Ligia exotica and Moloch horridus.